Morgan Mason, Author at GearJunkie

GearJunkie Hunt & Fish: New Section ‘Bridges the Gap’

GearJunkie expands its reach in the outdoor realm with a new site focused on hunting and fishing.

Written by Morgan Mason August 02, 2018

Kifaru Crater Backpack Review: A True Hunting Workhorse

The Kifaru Crater is a massive, customizable backpack designed with the big game hunter in mind. Our contributor lugged it through four months of hunting…

Written by Nick Trehearne August 01, 2018

Chronic Wasting Mapped: onX CWD Map Layer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) raises red flags about the health of animals and game meat. With a map layer from onX, you can find out…

Written by Morgan Mason July 20, 2018

Multipurpose Watercraft: Wilderness Systems Radar 135 Review

Fish, hunt, or explore: The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 offers multipurpose usage to the everyday adventurer.

Written by Jason Walls and Morgan Mason July 17, 2018

Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018

The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.

Written by Morgan Mason July 16, 2018

Accessorize This Cooler: OtterBox Venture Review

OtterBox has gone back to its outdoor product roots with the Venture Cooler series. We took the Venture 65 on several multiday excursions for this…

Written by David Padilla July 11, 2018

Pedal, Fish, Catch: Old Town Predator PDL Kayak Review

Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it…

Written by Joel Mason June 15, 2018

Watch: A SUP Spearfishing Adventure in Baja

Two friends head to Baja, Mexico, to play where the desert meets the sea.

Written by Morgan Mason June 11, 2018

2 People Injured By Elk in Yellowstone This Week

Summer 2018 tourism in Yellowstone starts with two elk attacks.

Written by Morgan Mason June 07, 2018

Stealth Fisherman: Flycraft Inflatable Driftboat Review

The trailerless, portable, inflatable Flycraft Stealth Fisherman weighs just 100 pounds fully-rigged for two anglers. We floated several rivers for this review.

Written by Morgan Mason May 31, 2018

Yellowstone National Park: Fishing Season Info 2018

Yellowstone National Park opens for fishing today, May 26th. We’ve got the information you need to get out.

Written by Morgan Mason May 26, 2018

Man Bitten By Rattlesnake After Pulling It From Water

A South Carolina kayaker is in critical condition after pulling the rattlesnake from the water after mistaking it for a juvenile gator.

Written by Morgan Mason May 22, 2018

Potential World Record: 53-Pound Red Drum Caught From Kayak On Fly

Kayak angler Rob Choi landed a potential world-record 53-pound red drum on May 14 on a fly.

Written by Morgan Mason May 22, 2018

The Garmin Descent Mk1 Is Perfect for Spearfishing: Here’s Why

The Garmin Descent Mk1 is a fully capable GPS-enhanced dive computer with the added functionality of Fenix 5’s everyday lifestyle activity tracking.

Written by Morgan Mason May 16, 2018

Minerals in a Wetsuit? Xcel Thermoflex Free Diver Review

The Xcel Thermoflex Free Diver TDC is a highly advanced wetsuit built to maintain warmth and keep you hunting for fish one breath at a…

Written by Morgan Mason May 11, 2018

Tree Huggers & Hunters Unite: Patagonia Founder Joins BHA Rendezvous

The brand Patagonia and the organization Backcountry Hunters & Anglers may come from different sides of the recreational aisle. But with a mutual goal of…

Written by Morgan Mason April 17, 2018

Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter Knife Review: A Saltwater Solution

The Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter knife is built specifically for adventurous free diving and spearfishing in saltwater. We took it to southern Baja on a spearfishing…

Written by Morgan Mason April 12, 2018

Tips for Cold Weather Streamer Fishing

Spring fly fishing for trout means crazy temperature fluctuations. It can also lead to hot action with cold water streamer fishing. Here’s how.

Written by Morgan Mason April 03, 2018

Review: Orvis Built the Pro Wading Jacket for Fishing Guides

The Orvis Pro Wading Jacket is a waterproof/breathable shell designed for serious anglers braving nasty weather. I took it fishing in Montana for this review.

Written by Morgan Mason March 28, 2018

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.

Written by Morgan Mason March 27, 2018

Trout School: Up Your Fly Fishing Game for $1,000 a Day

Join nine of the most influential angling instructors in the world at the Trout School, an educational fly fishing experience like no other.

Written by Morgan Mason March 23, 2018

Ear Candy: The Sound of Nature and a Mountain Biker Absolutely Ripping

Cassette whining. Knobby tires chewing on dirt. Legs pumping. A silence of air. The background sounds of spring. Flow. Brendan Howey leans hard into the…

Written by Morgan Mason March 23, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Shed Hunting

Ready to get outdoors and explorer the spring woods? Shed hunting is a fun activity that can fill the shoulder-season void.

Written by Jessica Delorenzo March 20, 2018

Best Fly Fishing Gear for Spring 2018

Maximize your time on the water with our top gear picks for the upcoming fly fishing season. These are some of the top fly fishing…

Written by Morgan Mason March 15, 2018

Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads to Mississippi

Chronic wasting disease is confirmed for the first time in Mississippi, and officials are trying to minimize the spread. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,…

Written by Morgan Mason March 06, 2018

Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight Review: Field and Hunt Tested

The Garmin Xero A1i and A1 bow sights allows archers to range targets and set virtual sight pins with a single tool. It’s a major…

Written by Morgan Mason February 22, 2018

Filson Single Tin Chaps Review: 40-Year Field Test

The brand name Filson is known for gear made to last the trials of time. This gear test on a pair of tin chaps begins…

Written by Morgan Mason February 16, 2018

Optics of Choice: SHOT Show’s Best Options

Binocs, scopes, and sights – we zeroed in on the best optics for 2018 while touring the SHOT Show floor.

Written by Morgan Mason February 07, 2018

Gore-Tex Pro Waders: SITKA Goes Chest Deep

A first of its kind product, SITKA Gear announced the Delta Wader, a repairable waterfowl hunting wader constructed with Gore-Tex Pro waterproof-breathable laminate.

Written by Morgan Mason January 31, 2018

No More Guesswork: Garmin Xero Range-Finding Bow Sight

Garmin’s Xero virtual pin sights remove almost all the guesswork from range-finding of a target. But it also raises some (potentially legal) questions: How much…

Written by Morgan Mason January 15, 2018

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